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Teeth Types and Functions
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Deciduous Teeth
Function as placeholders for permanent teeth and aid in development of speech and chewing, positioned in the mouth of children.
Central Incisors
Function to cut food, located in the very front of the mouth.
Molars
Function to chew and grind food, positioned at the rear of the mouth.
Incisors
Function for cutting and slicing food, positioned at the front of the mouth.
Lateral Incisors
Function to help tear food, positioned next to the central incisors.
Wisdom Teeth
Function is similar to molars for grinding food, positioned at the very back of the mouth.
Premolars
Function to crush and grind food, positioned between canines and molars.
Canines
Function to tear and hold food, positioned at the 'corners' of the dental arch.
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